Securing Critical Raw Materials for Green Fuels and Basic Materials of Tomorrow

PtX Lab Briefing | 4/2026 | Topic: Basic Materials | 14 Pages

The PtX Lab Briefing Securing Critical Raw Materials for Green Chemicals highlights the importance of securing critical raw materials for climate-neutral chemicals and fuels in the EU. In light of the EU’s goal of climate neutrality by 2050, it highlights the role of renewable energy and critical raw materials in decarbonisation.

The publication highlights the EU’s heavy reliance on imports and the increasing global competition for raw materials driven by digitalisation and the energy transition. Policy initiatives such as the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and the RESourceEU Action Plan are intended to counteract this and strengthen European value chains.

The focus is on the power-to-liquid (PtL) sector. The policy brief outlines ways to secure the supply of raw materials, reduce demand and promote sustainable production processes. It sets out recommendations for action regarding demand, mining and PtL technologies.